Senior AI-augmented Project Accountant at Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Medicover Sport Program

Pension Scheme (PPK)

Life insurance

MyBenefit Platform

Lunch Card

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Katowice, Poland seeks a Senior AI-augmented Project Accountant to support global project financial management, revenue recognition and month-end reporting in a hybrid work model with the office in Katowice. You will report to the Junior Manager - Project Accounting and collaborate with FP&A, operations and global teams.

The role emphasizes leveraging AI tools, data quality improvement, and automation to drive accurate reporting, standardization and efficiency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in project accounting, revenue recognition, financial analysis, GL or related finance role.

Responsibilities

• Perform project accounting activities for assigned entities and units with accurate reporting across project lifecycle.
• Support month-end/quarter-end close including journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition adjustments, and analysis using AI tools to improve accuracy.
• Review project financial performance including revenue, costs, margins, backlog and contract balances.
• Prepare and maintain contract liability reconciliations per US GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with operational teams, project managers, controllers, and FP&A to align operations with financial reporting.
• Support forecasting by providing insights, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for project accounting and revenue processes.
• Utilize Power Query, Power BI, Copilot and other MS tools to streamline reporting and automate tasks.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation with Digital Powerhouse.
• Contribute to finance transformation, testing, deployment, monitoring of AI-driven processes.
• Assist in implementing the IFS Cloud ERP within LFS, including UAT and post-go-live stabilization.

Skills

English communication

AI and automation curiosity

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Power Pivot

Copilot

Excel advanced

ERP (SAP/IFS/MS Dynamics)

Power Automate

VBA

RPA

Job description

Senior AI-augmented Project Accountant – Rockwell Automation – Katowice, SL, PL

Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.

Job Description

As a Senior AI-Augmented Project Accountant, you will be a key member of our Life Cycle Services Finance team. You will be responsible for supporting project financial management, revenue recognition, and month-end reporting activities across a global portfolio. You will work in a hybrid model of work with office in Katowice and report directly to Junior Manager - Project Accounting.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform project accounting activities for assigned entities and business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.


• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including project-related journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition adjustments, and financial analysis, leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.


• Review and analyze project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, backlog, and contract balances, applying accounting knowledge


• Prepare and maintain contract liability reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal revenue recognition policies.


• Partner closely with operational teams, project managers, controllers, and FP&A organizations to ensure alignment between operational performance and financial reporting.


• Support forecasting and planning processes by providing project-related financial insights, variance analysis, and reporting.


• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations related to project accounting and revenue recognition processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and resolution of outstanding items.


• Utilize Power Query, Power BI, Copilot, and other advanced Microsoft tools to streamline reporting, automate repetitive activities, and improve data quality.


• Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation, partnering with Rockwell's Digital Powerhouse team and business stakeholders to implement scalable solutions.


• Support finance transformation initiatives, including testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI-driven and automated processes, ensuring solutions effectively address accounting and business requirements.


• Help implement the IFS Cloud ERP platform within the LFS organization. This includes participation in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), process validation, documentation reviews, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilization activities.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• 4+ years of experience in project accounting, revenue recognition, financial analysis, general ledger or a related finance role.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Minimum B2 level of English (spoken and written).


• Good understanding of US GAAP / IFRS principles, particularly revenue recognition concepts.


• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced reporting tools.


• Practical experience with Power Query, Power BI, Power Pivot, Copilot, or similar digital finance tools.


• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, or Microsoft Dynamics.


• Experience in process improvement, automation projects, Power Automate, VBA, RPA, or other digital transformation projects.


• Curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging AI and automation technologies to improve finance processes and business outcomes.

What We Offer

• Medical Plan - Includes coverage for partners and children. Paid by Rockwell, subject to tax and social security contributions payable by you.


• Medicover Sport Program - Includes a sports card with weekly entries to sports, recreation and wellbeing facilities within the Medicover network.


• Pension Scheme - Participation in Employee Capital Plans (PPK), a voluntary long-term retirement savings program provided in accordance with statutory requirements.


• Life insurance - Group life insurance, including disability coverage. Paid by Rockwell, subject to tax and social security contributions payable by you.


• MyBenefit Platform - Access to a flexible benefits platform, with monthly points allocated by the employer.


• Lunch Card – Monthly meal vouchers through the Edenred card.


• OnTrack - A wellbeing platform that encourages movement and healthy habits.


• Employee Assistance Program - Access to personal coaching and resources to support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing goals.


• Calm Premium - Tools for relaxation, meditation, focus and sleep.

Company Culture

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Hybrid Policy

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.